Being a part of this great LSU program has given me the opportunity to play the game I love with all of these other talented athletes that are my friends not just teammates.

The bond we have formed both on and off the court is something that I will always remember.

What accessories and/or equipment help you play your best?

I think if you look at this in a team perspective, we are all accessories that make each other play better. When each one of us does our part, we flow and play well together as a whole unit. Not one of us is more important than the other.

Realizing that we’re wearing purple and gold not only representing ourselves but LSU motivates us to play for things far greater than ourselves.

What pregame habits, rituals, or superstitions do you have to do before every game?

There are many pregame rituals that prepare each and every one of us for the upcoming match. It all starts with taping our fingers and leads to us dancing along with our “pregame playlist” in the locker room.

After we talk to the coaches and are set with our gameplan, Madie Jones leads us in our “Geaux Tigers” cheer.

The superstitions all end with one last prayer that I stay on my feet and don’t fall as we run on to the court for warm-ups.

Who or what inspires you to play well in each match that you play in?

I will say having a brother just 17 months older than me has led to my competitive nature. As a team when you have a group of competitors playing together you learn to thrive off of each other. We trust each other, and you begin to play well because you can't let them down.

We each know our role and do everything we can to leave it all on the court each and every game.

The help from our coaches, our fans, and our support staff as a whole is what makes you put your heart into the game and play; it makes you proud to be a Tiger.

Volleyball Quote about LSU junior libero Meghan Mannari

“Meghan and our entire back row continue to be difference makers for us in matches,” head coach Fran Flory said. “She stepped up and made some very spectacular plays for us during critical points of both of our road wins last weekend. Our back row has been very reliable and is a big reason why we are where we are at this point in the season.”

What awards did Meghan Mannari win this week?

LSU junior libero Meghan Mannari was voted SEC Defensive Player of the Week. For Mannari, it’s her second weekly award from the SEC.

Mannari surged up to the No. 3 position in the SEC after recording a conference-leading 43 digs over the weekend

She notched four or more digs during six of LSU’s nine sets en route to a 4.78 per set ratio

The Frisco, Texas, native also was an astounding 45-for-45 in reception attempts to run her streak to seven straight matches without an error

In the match against Alabama, Meghan claimed 22 digs, her second-highest output of her career

She also secured 21 digs, the third-best performance of her career, during the Tigers 3-2 win against Ole Miss

Videos of Meghan Mannari the Volleyball Libero for LSU

The Volleyball Libero College Volleyball Athletes in the Horizon League Answer My Interview Questions

Meet Morgan Potter the volleyball libero for University of Wisconsin Milwaulkee.

Improve Your Volleyball: What makes you special?

Something that I have worked hard at my whole life is being a leader.

I work very hard to try and be a positive leader on and off the court for my team.

Improve Your Volleyball: What accessories and/or equipment help you play your best?

Recently, I suffered a hip injury that was very painful. Luckily my helpful trainers created a hip guard that now allows me to play my position successfully.

Improve Your Volleyball: What pregame habits, rituals, or superstitions do you have to do before every game?

Before every game our team has a "focus time" where we turn off the lights and imagine ourselves playing.

At that time, I will tell myself to be disciplined and be amazing for that match.

Improve Your Volleyball: Who or what inspires you to play well in each match that you play in?

Every match I play, I play for my team, myself, and my family which with out I would not be so successful.

Every match I tell myself to leave everything on the court, win or lose if I do that I will be pleased.

What volleyball awards did Morgan Potter win this week?

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee libero Morgan Potter was voted the Horizon League Volleyball Player of the Week by the leagues head coaches.

Senior Morgan Potter was named Defensive Volleyball Player Of The Week after nearing the 1,000 career digs

Potter averaged 5.2 digs per set as the defending regular season Horizon League champion Panthers opened this year's league slate 2-0

Potter registered 24 digs in a four-set win over Green Bay, then had 14 digs in a three-set sweep of Loyola Saturday. She helped the Panthers limit their opponents to a .186 hitting clip in two league matches, with the Ramblers hitting just .126 in Saturday's loss.

On the season, Potter is averaging 4.58 digs per set and she is up to 915 career digs, just outside of the top 10 in school history

My perseverance is also something I'm proud of. I have a good work ethic which involves a lot of effort, but it always pays off in the end. I fight for what I want.

I also appreciate what I have and the opportunities I've been given."

Improve Your Volleyball: What accessories and/or equipment help you play your best?

"My knee pads help me feel more fearless on the court.

Otherwise, nothing really. We are not allowed to wear jewelry or anything I would consider helpful on the court."

Improve Your Volleyball: What pregame habits, rituals, or superstitions do you have to do before every game?

"I don't have any traditional superstitions or rituals I must do before each match.

One habit of mine though is to make sure I focus and get ready for the match, though. I make a concerted effort to get into the competitive mindset and be ready to fight."

Improve Your Volleyball: Who or what inspires you to play well in each match that you play in?

My family and the people that support me the most in my life. My teammates also play a huge role in inspiring me to play the absolute best I can, because we are a unit. We must all work together and make sure we are on our game, so they definitely inspire me as well."

What volleyball awards did Morgan Potter win this week?

Marcela Urbina was voted the Sun Belt Conference Volleyball Player of the Week by the league's head volleyball coaches.

Marcela Urbina was instrumental in the ULM Warhawks breaking their83-match losing streak in Sun Belt action this week and three days later helped her team put an end to their 17-match losing streak against North Texas.

The freshman starting libero besides earning a starting position has quickly moved up the rankings after seven days, where she averaged 4.43 digs per set and tied her career-high.

Urbina picked up 18 digs and 19 digs in the Warhawk’s victories over UL-Lafayette and North Texas, respectively, before tying her career-best in digs with 25 against Denver, the third time she has reached that mark this season.

In the Sun Belt Conference, Urbina currently ranks fifth in digs in conference matches only, averaging 4.00 per set while ranking ninth with 3.35 per set when including all matches

If you're a B team or JV player trying to make varsity next year...your goal should be to complete 1000 reps a day of at least three of the basic skills on your own...volleyball passing, serving and setting should be at the top of the list.

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